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State Establishes Veterans Mental Health Hotline
By Roman Martyniuk, NJDMAVA/PA, graphic by Tech. Sgt.
Mark Olsen
On April 13, Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Colonel (Ret) Stephen Abel, Deputy Commissioner for Veterans Affairs along with John J. Petillo, Ph.D., President, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), and Christopher Kosseff, President and CEO, University Behavioral HealthCare (UMDNJ) to announce the creation of a new, mental health helpline for veterans returning from service in Southwest Asia. The new toll free number will provide immediate assistance to veterans suffering from psychological or emotional distress as well as those having difficulty re-assimilating back into civilian life following the conclusion of their mobilization for active duty service. The toll free helpline, which is
accessible 24/7 by dialing 1-866
VETS-NJ 4 (1-866-838-7654) will The event took place at the New Jersey National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters located at Fort Dix. More than 4,000 National Guard and Reserve personnel from New Jersey have been mobilized since September 11, 2001 for service in Operations’ Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom. |
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